China
Video: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang at ASEAN
Top U.S. diplomat on first trip to Asia at regional summit as President Trump sends tariff letters.
Vietnam
Analysis: Why Vietnam’s To Lam moved so quickly to restructure the government
In addition to making governance more efficient and attractive for investment, it’s also a consolidation of power.
China
Censor-busting dissident shines light on overworked Chinese students
Li Ying has used data about the inhumane hours of Chinese kids to push change in school schedules.
China
Hong Kong pro-democracy party disbands under pressure from Beijing
One of Hong Kong's last opposition parties, the League of Social Democrats protested pro-China moves.
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Cambodia
Cambodia to begin conscripting civilians amid border row with Thailand
The move will mandate military service beginning next year under a law on the books since 2006.
Cambodia
Constitutional amendment allows Cambodian government to revoke citizenship
The decision in Cambodia’s National Assembly clears the way for officials to strip citizenship from dissidents.
Vietnam
Vietnam to ban gas-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi next year
The decree, which officials say is aimed at reducing pollution, would curb many residents’ main mode of transport.
Cambodia
Video: Thai and Cambodian soldiers’ confrontation at Buddhist border temple
Ta Muen Thom is the latest scene of heightened tension as Thailand and Cambodia border dispute continues.
Cambodia
Proposed law would give Cambodia’s government power to revoke citizenship
Critics warn the amendment, which officials say is key to national security, would be used to squash dissent.
Tibet
Photos: Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday, says he hopes to live beyond 130 years
Succession will be determined by Tibetan nonprofit and not China; India & U.S. support Tibetan tradition.
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